The value of sentinel lymphadenectomy in radical operative treatment of cervical cancer by Pažin Vladimir, Dragojević Svetlana, Miković Željko, Đukić Milan, Rakić Snežana, Marinković Jelena, Filimonović Dejan, Damnjanović-Pažin Barbara

“…Finally, our test showed sensitivity of 85% (SE = 8%), specificity 100%, positive predictive value of 100%, negative predictive value of 89.6% (SE = 5.6%), and effectiveness of 93% (SE = 3.6%) regarding sentinel lymphadenectomy. …”
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Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for concurrent pulmonary infection in convalescent patients with intracerebral hemorrhage by Jixiang Xu, Xiaoxiao Han, Yinliang Qi, Xiaomei Zhou

“…Clinical utility was evaluated via decision curve analysis (DCA). Positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) were also calculated at the optimal threshold. …”
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The relationship between the apnea-hypopnea index, oxygen desaturation index, average oxygen saturation, and body mass index in patients with obstructive sleep apnea by Novković Dobrivoje, Popović Nela, Novković Nikola, Lukić Jelena, Begović-Kuprešanin Vesna, Popević Martin

“…With its strong correlation with AHI, as well as predictive value for more severe forms of apnea, ODI has the same importance as AHI in diagnosing and assessing the severity of this disorder.…”
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Prognostic role of levels of extracellular histones H3 for diagnosis of early dysfunction of transplant after hepatic transplantation by N. G. Novruzov

“…Neutrophils had a higher predictive value for liver dysfunction than any other parameter within 24 h (Odds ratio (OR) 16.3; 95% CI: 1.7-156.3, P = 0.016).   …”
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Establishment of age-related AMH screening cutoffs in Chinese women with PCOS: a retrospective study using propensity score matching analysis by Zhen Wang, Xiaojing Teng, Yanfei Liu, Yonghai Shen, Lin Ma, Yu Chen

“…Based on age, we conducted propensity score matching analysis in a 1:1 ratio and statistical analysis using SPSS software, plotted receiver operating characteristic curves, and obtained the area under the curve, the optimal anti-Müllerian hormone screening threshold, corresponding sensitivity, specificity, Youden index, correct diagnostic rate, positive predictive value, negative predictive value. Age-related anti-Müllerian hormone screening criteria with polycystic ovary syndrome were established and evaluated based on the optimal anti-Müllerian hormone screening cutoff for each group. …”
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External Validation of Risk Prediction Score for Candidemia in Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study by Nurul Mazni Abdullah, Saw Kian Cheah, Raha Abdul Rahman, Nadia Md Nor, Muhammad Maaya, Qurratu Aini Musthafa

“…Compared to an established risk prediction score, this study demonstrated a sensitivity of 75.0% [59.7–86.8], a specificity of 65.4% [60.8–69.8], a negative predictive value of 96.4% [94.2–97.8], and a positive predictive value of 17.3% [14.5–20.5]. …”
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Advanced Lung Cancer Inflammation Index as a Predictor of Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon in Patients with Angina and Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries by Jiang YT, Yan ZM, Gu W, Guo HS, Li XT, Zheng SQ, Liao X, Xue DG

“…Moreover, ALI demonstrated a better predictive value than indicators alone, including albumin level, BMI, and NLR.Conclusion: A lower ALI demonstrated a reliable predictive value for the occurrence of CSFP in patients with ANOCA. …”
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EFFICACY OF CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATORS IN PREVENTION OF SUDDEN DEATH AND OVERALL MORTALITY DECREASE IN PATIENTS WITH THE SYNDROME OF DILATION CARDIOMYOPATHY: DIFFERENTIAL APPROA... by O. V. Blagova, A. V. Nedostup, E. V. Zaklyazminskaya

“…Main predictors of the shocks were genetic origin of DCMP (isolated or with myocarditis, 25/75%, comparing with 20/33% in patients with no shocks, p<0,01, HR 1,58, OR 10,93, sensitivity 94,1%, negative predictive value 99,2%), and sustained (HR 18,0, sensitivity 98,1%) and non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (HR 1,43, sensitivity and negative predictive value 100%), decrease of QRS voltage and absence of the signs of LV hypertrophy on ECG (negative predictive value 92,8% and 95,6%).Conclusion. …”
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Factors influencing no-reflow phenomenon in patients with ST-segment myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention by Đenić Nemanja, Džudović Boris, Romanović Radoslav, Ratković Nenad, Jović Zoran, Đukić Boško, Spasić Marijan, Stojković Siniša, Obradović Slobodan

“…The significance of the predictive value of some parameters was evaluated by univariate and multivariate regression analysis. …”
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Evaluation of capability of ultrasound with elastometry and elastography for diagnosis of subclinical regional metastases of cancer of the oral mucosa by Yu. V. Alymov

“…B-mode USI was characterized by 88.2 % specificity, 0 % sensitivity, 80.4 % accuracy, and 44.1 % efficacy. Positive predictive value (PPV) was estimated as 0 %, and negative predictive value (NPV) as 90.1 %. …”
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HPV DNA in saliva from patients with SCC of the head and neck is specific for p16-positive oropharyngeal tumours by Jason K. Wasserman, Ryan Rourke, Bibianna Purgina, Lisa Caulley, Jim Dimitroulakis, Martin Corsten, Stephanie Johnson-Obaseki

“…In contrast, a negative HR HPV assay had a 96% negative predictive value (95% CI 80–100%) for tumours arising in a non-oropharyngeal site. …”
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Screening of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Patients with Epilepsy: Using a Valid and Reliable Indonesian Version of Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) by Astri Budikayanti, Andira Larasari, Khamelia Malik, Zakiah Syeban, Luh Ari Indrawati, Fitri Octaviana

“…The best cutoff value to detect GAD in Indonesian PWE was >6 with the sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value of 100%, 84.4%, 100%, and 55.8%, respectively. …”
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Validation of influenza vaccination status using health administrative databases by integrating pharmacy claims and medical billing databases in Ontario, Canada by Razan Amoud, Jeffrey C. Kwong, Colleen Maxwell, Suzanne L. Tyas, Martin Cooke, Alejandro Hernandez, Wasem Alsabbagh

“…Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV), and their associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated. …”
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Accuracy of the “Surprise Question” in Predicting Long-Term Mortality Among Older Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department: Comparison Between Emergency Physicians and Nurses... by Alexandra Coulon, Delphine Bourmorck, Françoise Steenebruggen, Laurent Knoops, Isabelle De Brauwer

“…The SQ was positive in 43% and 40.6%, respectively. Predictive values were similar in both groups: sensitivity, specificity, c-statistics, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value were 0.79 (0.66–0.88), 0.68 (0.62–0.76), 0.69 (0.63–0.75), 0.92 (0.86–0.96), and 0.4 (0.31–0.50), respectively, for EPs and 0.71 (0.57–0.82), 0.69 (0.62–0.75), 0.69 (0.63–0.75), 0.89 (0.83–0.93), and 0.41 (0.31–0.51), respectively, for ENs. …”
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Utility of chest ultrasound in the diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia in the critical care unit of a tertiary care center: a prospective observational study by Avinash Babu, Aditi Joshi, Amartya Chakraborti, Pradeep Bajad, Ramniwas Jalendra, Nishant Chauhan, Naveen Dutt

“…Diagnostic performance of risk factors for VAP was analyzed by parameters like sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and likelihood ratio (positive and negative). …”
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Evaluation the Efficacy of ELISA IgG, IgM and IgA Tests for Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori by Hogir Mohammed Shukri Saadi, Ali Yahya Saeed

“…The efficacy of IgG, IgM and IgA tests was calculated compared with golden standard tests and ELISA IgG characterized by the highest values of sensitivity (75.75%), negative predictive value (36.00%) and accuracy (86.00%) but with lowest specificity (45.00%) and similar positive predictive value (81.96%) with IgM and IgA. …”
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Relationship Between Blurred Boundary and Neurological Deficits in Extension-Type Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures by Takuji Yamamoto, MD, Yoshifumi Ueshin, MD, Hikaru Ogawa, MD, Yasuharu Nakashima, MD, PhD

“…The specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 56.0%, 38.3%, and 87.0%, respectively, with an overall accuracy of 61.4%. …”
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The Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of Repetitive Behavior Scale‐Revised (RBS‐R) Questionnaire in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder by Amir Mohammad Salehi, Shayan Bahadivand Chegini, Fatemeh Esmaeili, Niloofar Rabiei, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Mohammad Rezaei

“…The questionnaire showed a sensitivity of 88.31%, specificity of 83.13%, positive predictive value of 82.93%, negative predictive value of 88.46%, and an area under the curve of 91.7%. …”
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The Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, and Platelet (HALP) Score Predicts the Prognosis of Adults with Status Epilepticus: A Retrospective Study by Fu J, Chen X, Li J, Rong B, Peng L

“…Since inflammation is closely involved in the pathogenesis of status epilepticus (SE), this study aimed to explore the predictive value of HALP for the prognosis of SE patients.Methods: In the retrospective study, we investigated and validated the predictive value of HALP for the prognosis of adult SE patients. …”
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Immunophenotypic Profiling of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Insights From a Large Cohort by Supattra Kankhaw, Weerapat Owattanapanich, Orathai Promsuwicha, Thanyakan Thong‐ou, Theera Ruchutrakool, Archrob Khuhapinant, Karan Paisooksantivatana, Smith Kungwankiattichai

“…The typical immunophenotype of APL, including MPO+/HLA‐DR‐/CD34‐ and CD117+, provided a sensitivity of 51.4%, a specificity of 98.0%, a positive predictive value of 65.8%, and a negative predictive value of 96.5%. …”
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